To configure networking for VMware vSphere ESXi virtual machines (guests) so that they can connect to the ClearPath Forward Management LAN (FM LAN), do the following for each virtual machine that will be accessing the FM LAN:
During creating or configuration of the virtual machine, when specifying network adapters, be sure associate the FM LAN connection virtual switch with one of the network adapters. (For more information on creating the FM LAN connection virtual switch, see Creating a VMkernel Virtual Switch for FM LAN Connection.)
After booting the virtual machine, configure network settings for the Ethernet adapters in the operating system on the virtual machine. Be sure to assign the FM LAN IP address to the network adapter associated with the FM LAN.